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Are you working? Need some cash to make ends meet?
Some students have to work to pay for college; some consider their school work their only job and fortunately don’t have to find work outside their studies, and others choose to work while at school to supplement their spending. Whatever the reason, it is rarely a negative when a student gets a job, whether it is to pay tuition or housing, plan for their spring break trip (see our spring break blog for more information on that) or to backpack through Europe after graduation or simply to augment their wardrobe; working, while in school, is not new.
FAU will even help students find jobs both on and off-campus by visiting the Career Center and with the Student Employment Office. There are many job fairs, both on and off-campus, with FAU students. Click here to find out about what job fair may be right for you. Students can also check on CraigsList, Indeed, SimplyHired, Snagajob, Monster, and WayUp for possible opportunities.
Check out what students are doing at FAU to make money.
On-Campus Jobs- Various Jobs are availed on campus for students from working in the bookstore to teaching assistants, however, they are rather competitive. For current listings, click here.
CARE.com – students can sign up and post availability to babysit, dog sit, tutor, etc. The average pay is about $12 an hour.
Bartending – apparently, this is a really coveted position, probably because the money is plentiful, but be prepared for very late hours, even on school nights. Of course, one good tip jar during a game day shift may possibly pay half the rent for the month.
Tutoring – If there is a subject that you have already mastered, share that knowledge for $20-25 an hour with a student that needs some guidance on that subject.
Waitress/Hostess – There are so many places to eat near campus and they all need help at some point.
RA – (Resident Assistant) – This is a great way to get reduced housing. Students interested in applying must attend an information session, held from the end of November through early December. Applications close after December.
UBER – Yes, some students with their own cars drive for UBER.
The Mall – Yes, many students find jobs at the Town Center mall that has more than 100 stores.
Become a shopper for Shipt.
Fiverr– Fiverr is an online marketplace for freelance services that started in 2010 and got its name from the original price of jobs being $5 per task. This is a great place for students to list services they offer (or parents) or even find inexpensive tutors.
Get paid to play with dogs by becoming a sitter with Rover to gain access to the nation’s largest network of pet parents. Click here
StudySoup Notetaker – This is a great job because it doesn’t really require any extra time. If you are an excellent notetaker you can make up to $500 a semester by taking notes as an Elite Notetaker.
Wag Walking – This dog walking service has been called the Uber for dog walking. There are students doing this because each job is relatively quick (a walk depending on how far the owner wants) and who doesn’t love puppies? It is a stress-free way to make money.
Rover– Becoming a dog/cat walker or dog/cat sitting, apply to be a pet sitter at Rover. You will need to pass a basic background check
Internships – This is a great way to get real-world experience. You may start a broader search through the Career Center on the internship web page… For a narrower search, we recommend looking at your individual college or looking up specific companies that you may be interested in working for. Chegg has an internship site or check out some of the job sites including Indeed.com. Don’t rule out Linkedin as a resource either. And, if you have contacts with friends, families, acquaintances, ask if they know of any internships. Even HaveUHeard has a paid internship program.
Remember, students that hold part-time jobs may not be able to leave for school breaks, which may mean spending Thanksgiving, spring break or some of the winter break at school. Some dorms are not open during breaks so this can be an issue.
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